9/8/26: Find Your Niche. Resume Review Special

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Find Your Niche. Resume Review Special

As we transition out of summer and into September, it’s important to find your niche and lean into it. Take some time to reflect on what separates you from your competition, and think about how this can contribute to success. Use your unique perspective to find the specific things that you excel at.

Whether you’re committed to finding a new role or just exploring your options, think about your niche and how you can hone it.

📌Back to Work Special: Resume Review!

Discounted $100/hour resume review consultation session for the month of September. Click here for more information

Join LH&A as an intern:

Internship at LH&A: Available for life or academic credit. Eligible for a bonus in placing talent & procuring new business.

Apply Now!

Email your resume and answers to:

Lynn at lynn@lhazan.com or

Falguni at falguni@lhazan.com

📅This Week:

Sep 7: Labor Day

Sep 8: Ampersand Day

Sep 8: Literacy Day

Sep 9: Wonderful Weirdos Day

Sep 9: Teddy Bear Day

Sep 10: Swap Ideas Day

Sep 10: Port Wine Day

Sep 11: 9/11 Day of Service

Sep 11: Stand Up to Cancer Day

Sep 11: Patriot Day

Sep 11-13: Rosh Hashanah

Sep 12: Dolphin Day

Sep 12: Mindfulness Day

Sep 13: Supernatural Day

Sep 13: Roald Dahl Day

💡“Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning." – Gloria Steinem

~ Back to Work Special: Resume Review: Enjoy a discounted $100/hour resume review session to put your best foot forward in the job hunt process. Click here for more information

~ Featured Article: 19 Leadership Skills That Support Growth At Work And In Life from Forbes

~ Lynn Hazan & Associates recognized as one of The Absolute Best Headhunters in Chicago by Chicago Bound.

~ Events:

Sep 8: IABC Change Management SIG: Power, Agency & Change: Why learning about change from the healthcare sector is relevant to all. Free. 10 am CT.
Sep 8: ANA Webinar: Hot Topics from a Hot Summer (CPPA audits, data broker legislation, and other privacy laws). Free. 12 pm CT.
Sep 9: Ragan Webinar: The AI and Communications Blueprint: 4 Things Every Comms Leader Needs to Get Right. Free. 11 am - 12 pm CT.
Sep 9 & 10: Firespring Webinar: Social Media Boot Camp (2 days). Free. 2-3:30 pm CT each day.
Sep 9: AMA Connex: Discuss hot marketing topics in small groups. Members & Students free, guests paid. 6 pm CT.
Sep 10: Ragan Webinar: Reddit for Marketing & Communications: The Playbook Nobody's Teaching You. Paid. 12 pm CT.
Sep 10: DePaul University Local Business & Part-Time Job Expo. Free, open to DePaul students/alumni. 12-3 pm CT.
Sep 10: Loyola University Business Opportunities Networking & Career Fair. Free, open to Loyola students/alumni in Marketing, Communications & Media, Consulting, and HR. 2-5 pm CT.
Sep 10: NorthShore Business Network Happy Hour @ Sketchbook Brewing. Paid. 5:30 pm CT.

~ Give yourself or a new career candidate the gift of career success with our Career Consulting Services: Resume Review/LinkedIn profile, Empowered Job Seeker (Interviewing Tips, Resume/LinkedIn profile, Branding, Salary Negotiations, Storytelling, etc.), Customized Workshops & Seminars.

September 2026 Back to Work Special: Resume Review

Back to Work Special Resume Review:

Enjoy a discount on LH&A's resume review session, now available for just $100/hour. Get practical suggestions from Lynn's 40+ years of recruiting experience to help you maximize your resume.

Offer available for the month of September

Internship at LH&A

LH&A was nominated for the 2024 Chicago Innovation Award for our training & development workshops, as part of our internship program. This opportunity is unique in that we share knowledge: we teach and learn from each other. An energetic environment for students interested in marketing, digital communications, human resources, or recruiting. Bonus eligible for placing talent and procuring new business.

Available for academic or life credit.

Virtual - Executive Recruitment

LH&A Recognized

Lynn Hazan & Associates Recognized as one of The Absolute Best Headhunters in Chicago

LH&A was recently recognized as one of “The Absolute Best Headhunters in Chicago” by chicagobound.com. Editor-in-Chief Alex Irvin highlighted our relationship-based approach, stating, “It’s rare to find such a nurturing vibe in the recruiting world - where people are more than just their resumes”. Irvin also emphasized LH&A’s hands-on internship experiences, human-centered approach, focus on personal branding, and genuine investment in individuals. We would like to congratulate the other firms mentioned in this article, and of course thank Chicago Bound for this great honor!

Featured Article

19 Leadership Skills That Support Growth At Work And In Life

Effective leadership requires more than relying on the knowledge and experience that got someone to the top. As technology advances, workplace expectations shift and new business challenges emerge, leaders must keep building and expanding their knowledge and skills to make sound decisions and guide their organizations effectively.

With countless professional and personal development opportunities available, deciding which skills deserve attention can be difficult. Below, members of Forbes Business Council share the new skills they want to learn and explain why those capabilities are especially valuable right now.

Read full article here

Career Consulting Services

Excellence in Action. We Make a Difference

Great Gift for New Graduates and Experienced Candidates!

Empowered Job Seeker Package

$300 for 3 sessions, each 1 hour.

Deluxe package options: Interviewing Tips, Resume/LinkedIn profile, Branding, Salary Negotiations, Storytelling, and much more. Complimentary Resource Kit included.

Customize a workshop/seminar with Lynn!

LH&A workshops are designed to help job seekers enhance their careers on the right foot. We provide training and development assistance for individuals and organizations. These custom-designed seminars help our candidates and professional groups advance their careers and add value to their current/future employers and customers. New topics:

1. Creating Demand For Yourself as a Freelancer

2. How to Pitch Yourself for a New Job

3. How to Brand Yourself as the Candidate of Choice

Let's customize a topic for your audience.

“Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.” – Robert H. Schuller

Email Lynn Today

Lynn Hazan & Associates - your relationship recruiters

We have sourced and placed talent on behalf of our clients in various industries since 2000. As a candidate, you want to be represented by a recruiting firm that specializes in your core competencies: communications and marketing. You want a long-term connection as you grow your skill sets.

As a client, you want a trusted advisor with in-depth experience.

Call Lynn at 312-369-9802. Visit us at www.lhazan.com. Review us on Google

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